Staff Salesforce Developer - Commerce Cloud (5-7 yrs)

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Job Description :

We are seeking a Staff Salesforce Developer (Commerce Cloud) to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level e-commerce solutions.

This role requires deep expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), strong architectural skills, and a proven track record of delivering robust, scalable, and high-performing web applications.

As a senior technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create exceptional online shopping experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities :

Solution Architecture & Design :

- Lead the architectural design for Salesforce Commerce Cloud implementations, ensuring high scalability, performance, and security.

- Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Technical Leadership & Implementation :

- Oversee the end-to-end implementation of SFCC, including data models, storefront setup, and system configurations.

- Write, review, and maintain high-quality code in alignment with best practices and company standards.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

- Conduct code reviews and introduce best practices to maintain optimal code performance and reliability.

Integration & Customization :

- Integrate SFCC with internal and third-party systems such as CRM, ERP, payment gateways, analytics, and marketing automation tools.

- Develop custom SFCC cartridges and services to support unique business requirements and workflows.

Governance & Compliance :

- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g, PCI-DSS for payment data).

- Establish and maintain documentation, coding standards, and version control procedures for reliable releases.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

- Stay up to date on Salesforce Commerce Cloud features, e-commerce trends, and emerging technologies.

- Identify opportunities to improve development processes and the overall platform ecosystem.

Technical Skills :

Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) Expertise.

- In-depth experience with SFCC (e.g, Business Manager, Storefront Reference Architecture [SFRA], OCAPI, Page Designer).

- Proven ability to develop custom cartridges, manage site configurations, and leverage SFCC-specific APIs.

Salesforce Ecosystem Proficiency :

- Familiarity with Salesforce Core clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and understanding of their data models.

- Experience with Marketing Cloud (or Pardot) for integrations like email campaigns and journey building.

- Knowledge of Salesforce Order Management (OMS) and CRM data flows.

- Comfortable using Salesforce development tools (Salesforce CLI, Visual Studio Code extensions, DevOps Center, etc.

- Understanding of Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWCs) for broader Salesforce integrations.

Integration & Architecture :

- Skilled in designing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture for seamless integrations with external systems (e.g, ERP, payment gateways, fulfillment providers).

- Experience with identity and access management solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem (e.g, Salesforce Identity, SSO).

DevOps & CI/CD :

- Proficiency in Git-based version control systems (GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

- Knowledge of code deployment processes and environment management within Salesforce.

Performance, Security & Compliance :

- Strong expertise in performance tuning, caching strategies, and site optimization for SFCC and Salesforce.

- Deep knowledge of industry security standards (PCI-DSS) and Salesforce security best practices (e.g, Shield, encryption).

Preferred Certifications :

- Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer or Salesforce Certified B2C Solution Architect.

- Additional Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I/II, Administrator, Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, etc.) are advantageous.